Best Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselors in Poulsbo, WA

It is important to me that you have a healthcare experience that addresses you wholistically. I am dually licensed as both a Family Therapist and Genetic Counselor in Florida with a combined 14 years of professional work experience. If you have daily hassles, life transitions, or chronic/acute health conditions that are becoming overwhelming, please consider reaching out. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, including our country's service men and women. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing techniques and schema therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I am licensed in Washington state as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and in Texas as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have over 15 years of professional work experience in a variety of settings to include both inpatient and outpatient facilities. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and other issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Brenda

I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in the state of Washington. In my career, I have mostly worked in mental health and substance use/abuse treatment. I received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Missouri, a Masters in Social Work from the University of Georgia, and Ph.D. from the University of Utah. Additionally, I have worked as a clinical supervisor for social workers and mental health counselors for 12+ years. I have recently studied trauma-informed therapy experiences. I utilize cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, reality, structural family therapy, spiritually-centered and solution focused interventions. My training is in family systems and feminist theory in psychotherapy. Our work will be collaborative, meaning you and I will work together to establish your goals and work toward achieving them. I believe in a person-in-the-environment perspective. We will explore your internal thoughts and feelings, and also the impact of your environment on your health and wellness.